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Expert Corporate Secretary for  Compliance
Ensure your business meets all statutory requirements under the Hong Kong Companies Ordinance. Our TCSP-licensed team handles the complexities of regulatory filings, allowing you to focus on growth.
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TCSP Licensed

Fully authorized provider (License No. TC003316).

Regulatory Experts

Navigating Cap. 622 and evolving local laws.

Seamless Transition

Hassle-free appointment and records migration.
How to Appoint Us

Simply provide us with your company records. We’ll handle the resolutions, notify the Registry, and update your statutory books immediately.

Statutory Filings

We prepare and file your Annual Return (NAR1) on time, every time, to avoid heavy penalties and prosecution.

SCR Representative

Acting as your representative for the Register of Significant Controllers to ensure compliance with law enforcement inquiries.

Corporate Changes

Professional handling of share transfers, allotments, and changes in directors, shareholders, or company names.

Voluntary Dissolution

Guiding you through the formal "Deregistration" process to close your company legally and cleanly.

Meeting Support

Drafting minutes for Annual General Meetings (AGMs) and Board Meetings to maintain a professional corporate trail.

Maintenance & Analysis

We analyze your company's maintenance issues and help you adapt to new regulations as they arise.

A Professional Foundation for Your Successful Future

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Where can Incorporate?

Jurisdictions Covered

Is a Company Secretary mandatory in HK?

Yes. Section 474 of the Companies Ordinance (Cap. 622) requires every Hong Kong company to have a company secretary from the date of incorporation. An individual secretary must ordinarily reside in Hong Kong; a body corporate must have its registered office or a place of business in Hong Kong. Note that under section 475(2), a sole director cannot also act as the company secretary of the same company, so single-director companies must appoint someone else.

What happens if I miss the Annual Return deadline?

The Annual Return (Form NAR1) must be delivered within 42 days after the anniversary of incorporation. Filed on time, the annual registration fee for a private company is HK$105. Filed late, it rises on an escalating scale to HK$870, HK$1,740, HK$2,610 or HK$3,480 depending on the delay, and these higher fees cannot be waived. The company and every responsible person may also face prosecution, and persistent non-filing can lead to the company being struck off.

Can I use your address as the registered office?

Yes. As a licensed TCSP, we can provide your registered office address in Hong Kong. The registered office must be a physical Hong Kong address (a PO box is not acceptable) capable of receiving statutory correspondence from the Companies Registry and the Inland Revenue Department. We receive, notify and forward all official mail on your behalf.

Why Us?

Why Choose GT Service

Regulatory Expertise
Professional Identity
GT Services is a professional overseas company dedicated to assisting businesses in analyzing maintenance issues and adapting to new regulations

Global Reach

One-Stop Solutions

We provide comprehensive one-stop services, including incorporation, accounting, and tax solutions, for both corporate and private clients

Mission for Success
Empowers your international growth and long-term succes
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FAQs

Frequently 
Asked Questions

Can a foreigner be the sole director and shareholder?
Yes, non-residents can 100% own and direct a Hong Kong company.
Do I need a local Company Secretary?
Yes, a Hong Kong resident or a licensed local company is mandatory for every firm.
What is the minimum share capital?
Hong Kong company law does not stipulate a minimum registered capital requirement for a company. Local limited companies must have at least one shareholder holding at least one share.
Is a physical presence required for incorporation?
Generally, no; documents can be signed remotely via courier or electronic systems.
Can my home address be the registered office?
It must be a physical Hong Kong address (not a P.O. Box), but it can be a residential one if it is available for official mail.
What is Annual Return?
An Annual Return (Form NAR1) in Hong Kong is a mandatory, yearly statutory filing for all local private companies with the Companies Registry. It is not a financial statement, but a summary of company details, including directors, shareholders, and registered office address, filed within 42 days of the anniversary of incorporation.
If Late submission of Annual Return, what are the consequences?
Late filing of an annual return for a Hong Kong company results in significantly higher registration fees (ranging from HK$870 to HK$3,480) and potential prosecution for directors, with fines up to HK$50,000 and a daily default fine of HK$1,000. The company may also be struck off the register.